“opportunities don’t wait for you — you have to be ready for them, and readiness starts with how you package yourself.” — Christine C. Jacques
A story beyond career paths
When Christine C. Jacques joined our September Meet-Tech, she didn’t just share her career in marketing and communications. She went deeper, showing our students what it truly means to take ownership of their future. She reminded them that skills alone are not enough. Packaging yourself — building a strong profile, positioning with intention, and being present in the spaces where opportunities are created — is essential
A call for self-improvement
Christine didn’t stop there. She pushed students to see self-improvement as more than a phase — it’s a way of life. Observing carefully, thinking critically, and daring to step outside of conventional paths are habits that keep you growing. It’s about becoming sharper every day, open to change, and willingness to do the work that growth requires.
Cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit
For Christine, entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business — it’s about cultivating a mindset. One that sees challenges as opportunities, that treats problems as invitations to innovate. This is how you learn to lead with purpose, not fear.
Becoming the best version of yourself
Perhaps her most powerful lesson was simple but profound: become the best version of yourself, and start now. Success isn’t a sudden arrival — it’s the daily work of discipline, curiosity, and courage. It’s about doing a little better than yesterday, consistently. Christine reminded students that when you invest in your own growth, you’re shaping not just your career but the kind of professional and leader you want to become.
Money mindset matters
Christine also brought the conversation back to money. She urged students to think differently about their worth.
- Do you see yourself as someone who deserves to be in the room?
- Are you ready to negotiate, to show your value, to translate your skills into opportunities?
A money mindset isn’t just about earning — it’s about valuing yourself, your skills, and your potential.
Reflection and impact
Students walked away with important questions:
- Am I presenting myself to the world with clarity?
- Am I positioning myself where opportunities live?
- Am I working daily to grow into the best version of myself so that when doors open, I can step in confidently?
For Akademi, Christine’s session was the perfect close to our summer edition of mee-tech! Her words were a reminder that technical skills matter, but pairing them with the right mindset — one rooted in self-improvement and self-worth — is what drives real transformation.
Moving forward
At Akademi, we believe education is more than algorithms or code. It’s about courage. It’s about showing up with intention, packaging yourself with clarity, and committing to growth. Leaders like Christine remind us that the journey of becoming isn’t just about knowledge — it’s about cultivating the mindset that helps you create impact.
Photos from the September Mee-Tech with Christine C. Jacques at the Petion-Ville Lab